The paper analyzes which model of a mandatory attempt at peaceful dispute resolution would best suit the Croatian legal framework. First of all, the fundamental characteristics of mediation are analyzed as one of the important ways of amical dispute resolution, and it is compared with other forms of amical dispute resolution. In the following, an attempt is made to answer the question to what extent the implementation of mediation and other procedures for the peaceful resolution of disputes can be mandatory at all. After that, the effect of successfully concluded settlements is analyzed, as well as the implications of nonimplementation or unsuccessful implementation of such procedures. The paper uses dogmatic, comparative and empirical methods for analysis. In the conclusion, the necessity of a wider promotion of the culture of dispute resolution is emphasized and prescribing the obligation to attempt a peaceful dispute resolution is deemed appropriate only where it has proven successful or it is necessary to protect other interests. The simplicity of encouraging negotiations is highlighted, the implementation of which is indirectly encouraged by relevant international sources.